covalent
Translation
covalent
Examples
Water is formed by a covalent bond.
Water is formed by a covalent bond.
They studied the properties of covalent compounds.
They studied the properties of covalent compounds.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) relating to a chemical bond by sharing electrons A covalent bond involves sharing electrons.
Similar Words
Antonyms: ionic
Etymology
From the prefix 'co-' (together, jointly) and 'valent' (from valence, referring to chemical bonding power).
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-' as in 'co-operate' and 'valent' from 'valence electrons'. It's about electrons co-operating by sharing.